Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza, Lollapalooza, Lollapalooza - say that three times fast.

Whoever thought one of the biggest rock shows on earth in the past 20 years would make it to this town? Imagine bands like Audioslave, Incubus and Queens of the Stone Age on stage at the Journal Pavilion Aug. 12 while thousands of audience members strain their necks trying to see them from their restrictive seats. There will be much rejoicing. Here's the line-up.

Main Stage

2:25 p.m. Rooney:

Rooney is retro fun - an old-school new-school fusion. The band members look like the Beatles, they write harmonies like the Beatles, but they drop backbeats like Timbaland. Lyrically strong, totally singable and sporting some of the strongest hooks of the season, you may have caught Rooney at the Launchpad last spring. For an interview/CD review click here.

3:25 p.m. The Donnas:

You're hearing about them now, but the Donnas first made their debut on the small Superteem label, Lookout! Records releasing American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine in 1998 while the band members were still in high school. Influenced by bands like R.E.M., L7, the Muffs, Bikini Kill and Shonen Knife, the first album they wrote themselves, Get Skin Tight, received a decent welcome by the rock community. Self-formed and presently writing their own material, this band is guaranteed to show surprising stage-maturity - they've been doing it since middle school. For a Turn 21 CD review click

here.

4:30 Jurassic 5:

Vintage hip-hop all-stars single-handedly saving mainstream hip-hop from the jaws of complete homogenization, the Jurassic 5 can put on a high-energy, genuine and approachable live show. Aside from Rooney, J5 is the only main-stage group designated to sign autographs in the FYE booth at the show. Talk about approachable, Chali 2na and the guys will be there at 5:30. J5's potent socially conscious lyricism, smooth delivery and powerful beats all complemented by the emcee's down-to-earth attitude should make this performance one of the best of the night. For a live show review of J5 click on http://www.dailylobo.com/main.cfm?include=detail&storyid=327271. For a CD review of Power in Numbers click here.

5:35 p.m. Queens of the Stone Age:

Listeners have probably heard this band a lot now on local radio stations, it didn't take long for the latest album, Songs for the Deaf, to catch on like wildfire. And with good reason - it was the best rock album of the year by far. Songs for the Deaf was innovative and warm allowing the band to show off its compositional chops. According to a variety of reviewers, these guys put on one hell of an energetic live show. Though one can't be sure who will be part of the band on each tour, the manic Josh Homme and the ever sturdy genius Nick Oliveri - the only consistent band members - are sure to be there. For a Songs for the Deaf CD review click here.

6:50 p.m. Incubus:

Incubus, one of the only rock bands to effectively incorporate folk, hip-hop, rock and funk, has been bringing down houses for nearly 12 years. Ditching former bassist Dirk Lance and replacing him with the former guitarist for The Roots, Ben Kenney, Incubus' new line-up will be performing material spanning much of their long career. According to a report by Corey Moss of MTV News, after the big Lollapalooza tour the members of Incubus will be retreating to a rented house to begin their fifth album. Practiced and professional, this set should be tight.

8:20 p.m. AUDIOSLAVE:

Watching AUDIOSLAVE form was like watching glaciers collide. Rock heroes of mammoth proportions came together to form this high-energy, all-star line-up. AUDIOSLAVE is the brainchild of former Rage Against the Machine members and Chris Cornell formerly of Soundgarden fame. Recording sessions were leaked on the Internet in advance and the self-titled debut was released earlier this year to a luke-warm reception from critics. According to Reid Coploff of the Daily Collegian, the album is not political enough. Nevertheless, Cornell's lyrics on AUDIOSLAVE have been regarded as some of his best yet. Doubters be warned: This band has got the rock power to squelch the cries of the unfaithful and talent enough to take on it's challengers. For an AUDIOSLAVE CD review click here.

9:50 p.m. Jane's Addiction:

It took Jane's Addiction no less than 13 years to come up with its latest release, Strays, but according to most critics, it was worth the wait. Expect fans of all ages in the crowd. Jane's Addiction first emerged on the alternative rock scene in the late '80s. Pioneers of their genre and musically eclectic, this band has always had trouble fitting into a category. Though aged like a fine wine, Jane's Addiction switched out only one original band member for this album and tour with Chris Chaney replacing Eric A. on the bass guitar. Lollapalooza was originally founded and organized by frontman Perry Farrell, a man who, according to www.livedaily.com, is "eternally youthful." With all that youth, renewal and experience coursing through their veins - perhaps along with a few other things - Jane's Addiction is possibly the only band that could top this killer line-up.

Second Stage

1:15 p.m. To be announced

1:55 p.m. Bellydance Superstars

2:40 p.m. MC Supernatural

3:25 p.m. 30 Seconds to Mars

4:10 p.m. Kings of Leon

4:55 p.m. The Music

5:40 p.m. Don't Try This At Home

6:35 p.m. The Mooney Suzuki

Also be on the lookout for the Booty Camp, which will feature a fashion show, a costume contest, an eating contest and a dating game among other things.

Photo of The Donnas by Colin Ley. All other photos courtesy of Lollapaplooza.